Reflections for chapters 1 and 2

Reflections for chapter 1

This chapter both challenged my beliefs and understandings of the role of technology as well as answering a big question that I have had. Both are wrapped up in the same concept that technology is not a teacher but a tool for students to teach what they have learned or express what they have learned. This seems like a real authentic approach where students are faced with open ended questions where they explore and evaluate results. I can now see my self using real world problems that students seek solutions to through technology as a tool. I remember using case studies form my undergrad. What about case studies for computers?


Reflections for chapter 2

Chapter two takes off where chapter one left off by describing what research could look like using technology in more authentic ways. I realize now that I was using WebQuests and other research scenarios that were no different than asking student to answer questions after reading a chapter of a social studies book. The idea that students would create a WebQuest to teach others what they have learned is fantastic. Giving students and opportunity to evaluate what they know about a topic and then releasing them to explore and add to their understanding is fantastic. Probes and handhelds are crucial though I see that as an opportunity down the road.